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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35.26, 48.35 and 33.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35.26, 48.35 and 33.30 is: 45.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35.26 : 48.35 = 33.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35.26/48.35 = 33.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35.26x = 48.35 × 33.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35.26x = 1,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610.06/35.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.66

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